Today, my cousin got hired after six days of job-hunting. I graduated from university six months ago and haven't even scored a single interview; he's a deadbeat junkie who just got out of prison after doing time for armed robbery. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, it's been months since I graduated university. I still haven't managed to land a single interview. Meanwhile my brother recently woke up from a week long bender, realized he had no money for weed, went out, and 4 days later landed a well paid sales job 15 minutes from home. FML
Today, my roommate has a job interview. He only applied to the job yesterday. Meanwhile, I've been out of work for three weeks. I've applied to at least ten jobs. I have yet to get a call-back from any of them. FML
Today, my brother, who recently got out of prison after doing time for armed robbery, got a job at Target. I applied to the same Target six times, and was denied every time. FML
Today, my 16 yr old cousin needed help making a job resume so I give him mine to see as an example. He changed my name to his and it got him a job right away. The sad part? I handed my resume out to about 30 places and I am still unemployed. FML
Today, my 30-year old cousin, who is unemployed, parasitic and never completed high-school, whose girlfriend is a crack addict, wants to move into my place. He was evicted from an apartment building two weeks ago for assaulting some neighbors. FML
Today, I went on my 56th job interview since graduating from college 3 months ago. I am 31 years old and I spent 11 years in college. I only graduated with a Bachelor's Degree after all those years, but I am still not qualified for anything due to how long it took me to complete my degree. FML
Today, my sister started a full-time job with a good pay despite having no prior work experience and being a college freshman. Meanwhile, I've graduated with two degrees, have been working two jobs for the last five years, and still can't get a full-time position anywhere. FML
Today, I got my first job after having spent months looking, and graduating college in the meantime. I got it based on my pre-college qualifications. FML
Today, I've applied to 300 jobs in the past 4 months, gotten 7 interview, 2 of which have gone to a third round and I'm still unemployed. FML
Today, after 3 years of unemployment and 6 months of hard studying, I found out I hadn't actually registered myself for the public service exam that will happen later this month and could finally get me a job. FML
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Top comments
laxtax 19
Your probably looking for a good job in your field that's why. Sorry to tell you this but you should get a low skilled job like cashiering while searching for the real one.
skiddalz 21
Don't sell yourself short! I'm sure you'll find something soon.
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Comments (120)
flbetterboutlife 8
Consider lowering your career expectations to match the jealousy you feel and you will find employment.
Badkarma4u 17
Network, get out and meet people, hit up your old teachers go to conferences in your field. Remember, it's not always what you know, but who you know.
tishtashbat 16
Am I the only one thinking good for the cousin for making the effort and getting a job only 6 days out of prison? Sounds like he's trying to reintegrate into society, and he's most likely got a much less desirable job than OP is looking for. I get that it's frustrating not to find a relevant job - took me 9 months after uni working as a waitress until I could find a semi-relevant job and the pay was just enough to live off. Now I'm studying for a masters to give me what I need to get a job doing what I really want to. In the meantime you might need to find something less skilled and less well paid, or get further qualifications if it will give you a better chance at a job in your desired area.
slavka012 11
This should even be an FML I clicked ydi but nothing really happened to the op. Still, don't be an ass and be happy for your cousin. I don't suppose he was hired for the same job you are looking for. The cousin probably got a minimum wage job...
Parp 7
Affirmatuve action. Doesn't work for everyone... and the moral of the story is...Should have robbed someone instead of study
amccaul1976 8
hey man I am sure wal-mart would hire you too.
anonynous97 13
Lemme guess. Communications major?
ny2uk2va 8
maybe you should try the herion-chic look.
sietseld 13
To be fair, you are probably looking for a different type of work than he is. I'm sure you could find a minimum wage job in no time.
nina0917 26
go submit more job applications. I guarantee you'll find a job.